Lisa Coyne Related Content

A conversation with Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, McLean Hospital, and Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, Tufts Medicine.

Is it possible to break the habits of social media consumption? And even more importantly, how do we know when to log off and take care of ourselves? Like it or not, social media has an effect on our mental health. Not only does it provide a lens in which you can see what you’re missing out on...

There’s no one way to describe what stress looks or feels like for a child. Often kids don’t have the words to describe how they’re feeling, and so stress can manifest as many emotions or reactions that we may not assume are attributed to being stressed. Being overloaded with stress or not knowing...

One of the relationships most impacted by mental health—or illness—is the relationship between you and your partner. While no two relationships are alike, all relationships can benefit from open lines of communication, addressing stigma, and building on skills to cope and navigate through challenges...

Feeling motivated is like rolling a ball downhill. It can be incredibly difficult to get started—but once momentum is gained, anything seems possible. So if we’ve found ourselves in a slump, how do we break out of it? What are the first steps toward setting goals that are achievable and creating...

Not only is burnout an actual syndrome, but it’s everywhere. Chronic stress can be detrimental to physical health and mental health—and impacts the person experiencing the stress and those around them as well. So how can we identify burnout and address it before we’re completely zapped? Audience...

We all have anxiety—but it’s what we do with that anxiety that makes a difference. For many of us, we find anxiety to be unsettling. Some of us cope with feelings of anxiety pretty well and are more comfortable with unease, worry, or fear. So what’s their secret to managing anxiety so well? And how...

How do you explain mindfulness to a child? Turns out, it can be as simple as giving your full attention to one thing at a time. But it can make a major, positive impact on how kids address their emotions and react to stressful situations. So how can our kids train their brains to be more mindful...

We all get 24 hours in a day. But how many of them do we spend on screens? If you’re like the rest of us, you spend a lot of time on the internet—and that time spent online can zap us physically, emotionally, and mentally. But what’s the first step in breaking our screen time habit? And how can we...

There are many positive mental health outcomes associated with acceptance. Being able to accept life’s curveballs helps us lead emotionally healthier and psychologically better lives. So why is it so difficult for us to be more accepting? And is acceptance like a muscle, where we can train ourselves...

Dr. Lisa Coyne discusses the relationship between mental wellness and expectations, shares tips on how to break free from the burden of unrealistic expectations, and answers questions about managing expectations. Whether you’re thumbing through a perfectly curated social media feed or receiving a...

If you struggle with self-esteem, it can be difficult to see yourself as a valuable person. Often, low self-esteem goes hand in hand with impostor syndrome, and any external successes you achieve will make you wonder, “When will they find out I’m a fraud?” This content is also available in Spanish...

Burnout is not a condition that appears overnight. It is the long-term sum of exhaustion, mixed with being overwhelmed, stress, lack of focus, and being overworked. Despite burnout being associated with work, it can happen at home as well. So how do we temper burnout and keep it from happening? This...